In this week's episode of The Able Voice Podcast we are joined by six incredible music therapists to talk all about using woodwind and Brass instruments throughout the therapeutic process. We talk about safe and effective use of single line instruments within co-therapy settings, sessions with one therapist, and online sessions. Thank you to our panelists:
- Jessica Nielsen primarily works with clients experiencing mental health struggles and uses a client-centred, music-centred approach in working with clients. She uses various flutes, her voice, the piano, guitar, drums and acoustic and electroacoustic composition to help her clients express themselves through music.
- Amelia Ballak's primary instrument is the tuba. She works with a variety of clients, including TBI, developmental delays, mental health, and geriatric care. Amelia is a certified music therapist and registered psychotherapist.
- Katelyn Beebe's professional interests include extraverbal communication in therapy, improvisational music therapy, and empowerment of clients to participate actively in directing their therapeutic journeys.
- Jody Speck works with older adults in long term care, adults with special needs and children with autism. Jody is passionate about using music to foster meaningful and authentic connection.
- Katelyn Wheaton is a dedicated self-learner, and an active flautist who enjoys utilizing her flute in her music therapy practice. Katelyn has experience working with all ages with various needs (including developmental delays, cerebral palsy and Autism), and individuals with dementia.
- Tori Zimmerman has practical experience working with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients, teenagers admitted to an inpatient behavioral health unit and mothers in the NICU at Riley Children’s Hospital, and individuals with other intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Episode edited by: Sebastian Vaillancourt (vaillancourtsebastian@gmail.com)
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